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Cheryl F.

Here for our 23rd anniversary and it couldn't be more perfect. We stayed in the suite and have a beautiful room that is spotless and decorated with an eye to detail from the little handmade bed doll to the comfy overstuffed chair! Breakfast was a pure pleasure with friendly people to chat with and Bob the consummate host by sparking conversation between guests. The view from the deck is so tranquil and pretty. Morning Glory bed and breakfast is situated within walking distance of everything.

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Ron M.

Morning Glory B&B Wow!!! Wish we could have stayed here longer. Our accommodations were amazing!! We had the Sarah Good suite with is basically the whole top floor and rooftop deck. Bob does a great job with decorating, cleanliness and comfort. Everything we could want, this place had. Even wine glasses in the room and waters in the fridge. Can't speak to the breakfast as we are not early risers. The view from the rooftop is really nice. Also within easy walking distance to many nice eating options.

French toast filled with strawberry spread with fresh fruit on the side, heavenly!
Christina C.

This is the best place to stay in Salem. It is a delightful, cozy, romantic B&B situated in the heart of historic Salem, right across the street from the House of Seven Gables and Ye Olde Pepper Candy store (great place for chocolate!). We felt so comfortable at this place that we didn't want to leave! Our room had a deck with a table and chairs from which we could see Salem Harbor, absolutely lovely! The bed was very comfortable, we had great sleeps in it. Now for the best part, breakfast! Bob prepares the most delicious, scrumptious breakfasts around. The best was his french toast with some kind of raspberry cream cheese spread in the center of the toast, words can't describe how good it was! I've never had anything like it anywhere else. The cheese bread and the fantastic assortment of tea are also delights, the perfect way to start the day! Bob is the perfect host, helpful, informative, and very professional. We are already looking forward to our next visit. We highly recommend this B&B, perfect in every way!

Baked French Toast Breakfast
Megan R.

Staying at the Morning Glory Bed & Breakfast in Salem made our trip extra special. The house is located about a five minute walk from the downtown area. It was close enough to not need our car at all, but far enough away so that there was no traffic noise or busy streets. Bob and Marcel keep an AMAZING b&b, everything was colorful and bright, while being spotless clean and welcoming. For 4 ladies, we reserved one single room (for Mom) and took the "Sarah Goode" suite which was the entire top floor, with one king bedroom and a sitting room with a pullout couch. Our top floor suite had its own private entrance via the rooftop patio. (oooooooo) The patio provided us with wonderful views of the ocean, an awesome breeze when it was too hot to move, and lounge chairs and tables for sunning and wining. Each floor of the b&b, including ours, provided us with a mini-fridge, microwave, and a Kurig machine, with plenty of clean mugs, and wine glasses!!! Breakfast was every morning from 8-10, at a lovely set table with traditional Boston breakfast. The Morning Glory was directly next door to the House of the Seven Gables, where we were able to tour the property. It was also super close to The Bunghole Liquors (we got a kick out of this one, as well as plenty of vacation booze), In A Pigs Eye Restaurant and Bar, and also The Witches Brew Restaurant. These are much more local spots than they are for the tourists, perfect for us. We adored our stay with Bob and Marcel at the Morning Glory, and we will SURE to be back for our next visit!!!

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Dan G.

Morning Glory is a great bed & breakfast in Salem. They have excellent rates, an outstanding location and wonderful rooms. Bob (the proprietor) is very nice and friendly and even picked us up from the commuter rail station when we got in to Salem. The rooms are very nice and they do have a no TV past 10pm policy which is nice (even though I usually watch TV until 1 or 2, it's a good considerate policy). They have an amazing top deck that would be lovely for breakfast during the summer. The breakfast was very good with some great muffins and bread and wonderful service. We'll definitely by back when we visit Salem again!

Wow! Best Bed & Breakfast EVER! If you are visiting Salem, Massachusetts - I HIGHLY recommend this beautiful B&B right next to the historic House of the Seven Gables. Morning Glory Bed & Breakfast is now open - and Bob is the most wonderful host. I spent my birthday here - and Bob went out of his way to make the occasion as special as possible. This is the only place I will ever stay in Salem in the future. Extremely clean rooms, incredibly delicious breakfasts, fantastic location and great amenities.

Michelle H.

Spent two nights at the Morning Glory while visiting Salem for my daughters birthday. We looked at other places online and this was my daughter's choice. The place is old fashioned and quaint,our room took us back to another time. This place really gets you in the mood to take on Salem. Our room was immaculately clean and had all the amenities you would need for a comfortable stay. You can view the Harbor at the bottom of the street and The famous House of The Seven Gables is located across the street from the B&B, at the top of the street you have the Oldest Candy Store in America. The B&B is close to the town center and five minute walk to Jaho Coffee. Bob and Willow were great host and very accommodating. My daughter and I enjoyed a couple of good conversations with Bob over breakfast, as we enjoyed raspberry, cream cheese, stuffed French toast and fresh fruit, that was day 1 and crepes the second day. All in all the accommodations were wonderful as was Salem. We had a great and memorable trip. Places I recommend in Salem: Trolley tour: Good to do first thing when it's not busy and also help you get your bearing in Salem; you can go on as many times you want the day you buy your ticket. Witch dungeon tour. I would give this one a pass, they really just need to redo this exhibit :-( Must do!!! tour the House of the Seven Gables, really enjoyed this one. Restaurants: Turner's Seafood: I had the stuffed lobster and it was awesome. Finz seafood: Had lunch here, it was excellent and the prices are reasonable for lunch. Passage to India: I have to say this was some of the best Indian food I have ever eaten.

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Anthony R.

What can I say Bob is an amazing person! His bed and breakfast is the best I have been to! I love this house... Great service, great food! Wonderful room... I will go back!

Bob surprise me with a bottle of wine for my birthday :)
Jessica L.

I came for my birthday and I love it here. Bob has been such a great hostess and so kind. The day of my birthday my friend and I went touring and when we came back to the room I seen the bear he puts on the bed with a happy birthday sign and a bottle of my favorite wine . I don't know how he Riesling was my favorite but it was the sweetest gesture. The rooms are so clean , he is on top of everything being clean and his breakfast is great especially his cheese bread. I love it here I wouldn't go to any other place to stay in salem .

We LOVE this place!!!!! The first word that comes to mind is perfect. Absolutely Perfect location, right next door to The House of the Seven Gables. Perfect Room we stayed in the Elizabeth Howe room . Perfect bedding and bed. So comfy!!! And I'm picky!! Delicious Breakfast. Beautiful view. Cute witches to purchase made by Bob's mom. Thank you thank you thank you Bob so much for your wonderful hospitality. You are a gem and so is your B&B. We can't wait to come back and next time hope to stay longer. Thanks for introducing us to sweet Willow.

Ailec G.

Absolutely loved staying at this Bed and Breakfast! Everything from the flower boxes on the windows, to the creaky wooden stairs, and vintage rooms add to the charm of this place! It's conveniently located about a minute away from the harbor and right next to the House of Seven Gables! It's walkable to downtown Salem and nearby coffee shops and restaurants. Bob the innkeeper, and his dog Willow were wonderful hosts. Bob cooked delicious stuffed French toast and caramelized apple and bannana filled crepes in the morning. He was even sweet enough to get me some almond milk after I mentioned I couldn't drink regular milk! Breakfast felt like a tea party with the vintage tea cups and plates. Bob keeps his place spotlessly clean and so nicely decorated. I'd love to stay in the 3rd floor room next time to enjoy the rooftop deck and views of the harbor! I can't wait to go back to this magical town and stay at this precious B&B.

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Wonderful place to stay in Salem, great outdoor deck, delicious food, nice rooms (comfy bed, ac, tv). Friendly host and cute dog!

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My husband and I stayed here for a few days for my birthday, and we had a such a good time. The…read moreDaniels House was beautiful and so historic. It's like two blocks from the water and the House of Seven Gables; a few more blocks to the Witch Museum and everything else. We stayed in the Great Room, and it was amazing. There's a fireplace in the bathroom! I don't think it works, but it's still awesome. We also did the house tour, which turned out to be one of my favorite tours for the whole trip. Vijay was our guide (and also our point if contact during our stay), and he was super nice and informative. The house has a rich history, and you can tell that Vijay is really excited to share it. The tour is just the downstairs area, but it was so fascinating that it was totally worth it. When we stayed, they were still giving vouchers to Red's Sandwich Shop, which turned out to be perfect for us. We ate breakfast there most of the trip. I'm a vegetarian, and my husband can't have any dairy, and Red's had something for each of us. I'd recommend everything about the Daniels House, and we'd definitely stay here again.

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Absolutely perfect!! We could not have asked for a better host and comfortable, cute place to stay…read more My best friend and I have wanted to go to Salem since we were little girls. Huge Hocus Pocus fans!! We found this charming bed and breakfast and could not have been happier. The food was delicious! It was organic and sourced from the local farmer's market. Yall- she even makes homemade cookies every afternoon with hot tea for a pick me up from all the walking around in Salem. Virginie even picked us up from the commuter train. She was so friendly and kind. All the places she recommended that we see were spot on. The house was beautiful and very historic. It was also a quick walk to the park and all of the major stuff to see. I cannot recommend this place highly enough. We hope to be back one day. Book it-- you will have such a good time, feel well cared for, and get an authentic experience of Salem. THANK YOU VIRGINIE!!! From the best friends in Austin, Texas.

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We decided to come to Salem on a whim in August so finding something available the 3rd weekend in…read moreOctober actually in Salem was like winning the lottery for us. The price was decent and the reviews were great. My fiance called multiple times to confirm certain details but those calls were never returned. We arrived a few hours prior to check-in (one of his calls had been about early arrival luggage storage). Flora's daughter greeted us and helped us store our luggage so we could get some food and walk around Salem. They did not have an available bathroom for use aside from the porta potty in the driveway, which we were told is the norm for Salem anyway. That was the one and only time I had to use a porta potty, thankfully, and it was clean. Once our room was ready, we were given a code to open the key lockbox and told we were on the 3rd floor. We entered the house and took the narrow high stairs all the way up to find 2 rooms... neither of which are numbered. We chose correctly the first time and started to get settled. The ceilings are super low (we are very tall humans), a queen sized bed with 1 side table, a sofa with a side table, a dresser with a TV, a dinette for 2, an ottoman, a non-working fireplace, and a very large bathroom. The bed was comfy enough and we eventually figured out how to turn the heat on. The water pressure in the shower was fantastic and the temp was perfect. The first day we arrived it rained like crazy nonstop. We were completely soaked through. They do not offer use of their clothes dryer so we were relegated to using a small house fan to dry our clothes out. The next morning we couldn't figure out exactly what we were supposed to do for breakfast because the book in the room has conflicting info - either show up during these hours for hot food or text. The first morning there was the most delicious frittata I have E V E R had. There is also a selection of all kinds of other quick breakfast items. Our last morning we went down during the set hours, but there was no breakfast so we text asking for hot breakfast. Flora ran to the kitchen to scramble eggs and cook sausage (we weren't given an option - she just cooked). The eggs were great but the sausage was still frozen so that was a bummer. She seemed put out by having to make us breakfast, which I thought was the whole premise of a bed and breakfast. And for what they charge, I definitely expected a bit more hospitality. The location of Northey Street House is wonderful. It's a quick walk to Salem Common and everything you need or want to do in town. If I had to do it again, though, I'd pick somewhere else that feels a little more homey. Otherwise we could have just stayed in a hotel with more creature comforts.

We stayed two days with the folks at Northey Street House. At first, we weren't sure what we had…read moregotten ourselves into, given we were assigned a room in the attic space which required us to carry our bags up at very narrow staircase to the third floor. By the time I lugged my wife's gigantic bag to our room I thought I had just gotten off the Stairmaster! Our room was adequate-- queen sized bed, sofa, small table with two chairs, and a nice sized bathroom with a shower. The mini-split style AC keep our room nice and chilled for a solid night sleep. The following morning, we enjoyed a home cooked breakfast of scrambled eggs and three egg omelet with tons of healthy spinach! Conversation with other guests around the table, that had place settings for six, was enjoyable. Access to restaurants and tourist attractions were within 12-15-minute walk.

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My bf and I stayed here in March. I found the website online and was convinced it would be…read morewonderful because of the gorgeous pictures of the place and the stellar reviews I found all over the internet. When we got there, we found the owner and his girlfriend cooking dinner. They were very nice and welcoming. I knew to expect the owners living quarters to be really close to the guest rooms because of some of the reviews I read but since the room we were in had a private entrance we weren't worried, we figured we could come and go and have the privacy we were looking for with no problem. We told Ted that we were late sleepers and not to worry about providing breakfast for us (the website says breakfast is served between 8:30-9:30). We would much rather sleep in and then grab brunch somewhere and we didn't want to hold him up from whatever he may have had planned for the day. He seemed somewhat resistant to the idea of not providing sustenance for us so after a little discussion, J and I told him "okay, how about 10:30?" He said he would leave certain items out for us. The house and our room really were gorgeous! Ted is an architect and he has done a really great job on the house and grounds. We stayed in the pond room which had cathedral ceilings, a two person jacuzzi, a gas fireplace, double glass doors, lighted double sinks that automatically turned on when you walked into the room, a whole wall of windows, decks, and heated floors. We were really happy with the room. It was very clean and decorated with a subtle nautical theme. From the moment we got there, we kind of felt like we had to whisper in our room. Probably because there wasn't any other guests there that weekend and the owner was having dinner 20 ft from our door. I know they probably couldn't have heard us but it did make me feel more uncomfortable than I thought it would. In the morning, we were woken up bright and early by the sun coming through the large, high windows in our room. No wonder breakfast is so early, how can anyone sleep through that? However, I do have to say that if I wasn't a cranky morning person, this would be a really enjoyable way to wake up, sun and beautiful blue sky and trees to look at while lying in bed. We pulled ourselves together and quietly went to the kitchen for breakfast. Ted said he would leave things out for us so we assumed we'd be alone. He immediately came around the corner when we got to the kitchen so it felt like he may have been waiting for us. He served us cantaloupe slices with yogurt, granola and berries and a tomato and basil quiche, which was all very good. What wasn't good was that he talked to us from the kitchen the whole time we were eating, so we had to keep turning around in our chairs to respond to him. It was uncomfortable and awkward (if he had sat down with us, it wouldn't have been as bad). During our weird breakfast conversation, it comes up that J is a software engineer and next thing you know, Ted is asking for help with a website he is working on. I have no problem with J helping someone out, but DUDE we're on vacation and we are paying you good money, don't ask for business help while we are trying to relax. It just wasn't appropriate. I said "Maybe when we are on our way out on Sunday he can help you for a bit". After that, we pretty much chose to use our private entrance to the room when we came and went from the house. We didn't feel like discussing in great detail every time we came back from somewhere, what we had done and where we had gone. I think Ted meant well, he had a lot of advice and suggestions for things to do and he was a really nice guy but it just didn't mesh with our style. For the most part, we like to be left alone when we go away and Ted didn't seem to pick up on the signals we gave him. I think this B&B would be really great for an older couple, for some reason I feel like older people are more open to this type of attention. On Sunday when we packed up, J was heading out to take some things to the car and Ted followed him outside for help on his website. He spent more than an hour working on something with him, while I sat in our room waiting. We probably won't go back. Gorgeous place, beautiful backyard and pond, and nice trails that lead to a running path and the harbor. I really liked the physical surroundings but didn't really feel relaxed because Ted was overly available and obviously in closer earshot than we would have liked. A week later, Ted called and asked BF to go on trip advisor and write a positive review of our stay!! No wonder I found so many good reviews online. 5 stars for aesthetics and 1 star for invasiveness! It wasn't horrible but it was not our style. **Updating this review in March '09: Ted called J a month or so ago and said he found this review and apologized and offered us a free night at the B&B. Not sure if we'll take him up on it but nice that he tried to make amends.**

Two weekends ago my friend and I spent a lovely weekend in Marblehead at the Fox Pond Bed and…read moreBreakfast. This gem is nestled in a quiet neighborhood bordering a 37 acre sanctuary with trails that lead down to Salem Harbor. I looked at a number of B & Bs before finding this obvious and rare jewel of a home. Ted and Sophie, our hosts, were flexible as we arrived early and left a bit late since the off season is easier on everyone. This home has been meticulously redone, as have the beautiful grounds. Indeed, this property is featured in a number of architectural, gardening, and home magazines. The obvious care and attention to detail is very very unique. Our host, Ted, and his lovely dog, Sophie, made us feel right at home. Ted has an easy way about him that makes one feel like family the second you walk through the door. As is common with Bed and Breakfasts, you are a part of the family while in residence - that's the charm. The breakfasts were lovely and we invited Ted to join us as we learned about the house, its history, and received numerous tips about local attractions, restaurants, shops, and some of the local North Shore news. All in all our stay was wonderful. Ted opened his home to us and helped make our stay a memorable and relaxing time. I most enthusiastically recommend the Fox Pond B&B; we'll be back!

The Seagull Inn B & B - Lighthouse Suite Bedroom

The Seagull Inn B & B

(8 reviews)

If you're headed to Marblehead, with friends, with a significant other, or à seule, this is the…read moreperfect base of operations. You will need a car or a bike if you're planning on hitting the "old" part of Marblehead, but it's an easy run to and from, and staying at the Seagull gets you a respite from the tourist throng in the main part of town. There are three suites in the Inn, running in size from The Library (smallest) to The Lighthouse (apartment with full kitchen), with the Seabreeze in between. Skip and Ruth are the very soul of hospitality, and breakfast is a true treat. Ruth is a very creative cook, offering up gluten-free options every morning in addition to the traditional bagels, fresh hot cereals, and other yumminess. I particularly appreciated the prosciutto and the smoked salmon, and went a little nuts over the whole wheat rolls that Ruth makes from scratch, to the level of "she grinds her own wheat grain." Really remarkable, and SO SO good. This will be my go-to on any trip to Marblehead. Highly recommended.

I cannot even begin to describe how effortlessly wonderful our stay here was. The Seagull Inn is…read moreeverything a bed and breakfast should be! Ruth and Skip, the super awesome hosts, made us feel like we were at home the second we pulled up. We stayed in the Library Suite and as you can picture, the walls were lined with endless rows of books. The quaint, vintage furniture (all hand made by Skip) throughout the house added so much character and gave the house a welcoming feel. Seagull Inn is literally a backyard away from the water where you can kayak or just hang out. My favorite place in Marblehead, Castle Rock, was only a two minute bike ride from the house. The Inn has kayaks and bikes to use during the day and always has yummy goodies out in the kitchen. I wish I could say more about our stay at Seagull Inn, but then I'd go on forever. We really cannot WAIT to make a second trip back and you can count on it that we will be visiting regularly. Lovelovelove it.

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(80 reviews)

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Loved everything about hotel. The vibe. The comfiness. The location. The food. Def would…read morerecommend. Not for physically disabled though. Stairs are a beast but oh so cool.

I deeply feel The Merchant's decision to not reimburse me is simply bad-business, and borders…read moreunethical. Here's a summary of my experience: 1. Our close family friend's son was to be married on August 29th. My daughter was to come up for the wedding events, and join me and my wife on Friday, August 28th and stay until Sunday morning, August 30th. 2. The wedding party made arrangements to events at the Salem Waterfront Hotel during the above referenced dates, and I first tried to get a room there, but they were sold out on that Friday night. 3. Now without a hotel solution, I looked on Hotels.com, found The Merchant Hotel, and made a reservation for a 2-night stay on June 13/14th, for August 28th, departing on August 30th. 4. In early July, my daughter informed me that she will not be able to attend the wedding, thereby negating the need for a room at The Merchant Hotel. 5. I immediately called The Merchant and I was instructed to call Hotels.com to cancel the reservation. I called Hotels.com and explained the situation to the representative and she said she had to call The Merchant to get approval. After a 10-minute wait, she came back and said she was not able to reach The Merchant, but assured me that this should not be a problem. 6. On August 28th, and looking for a cancellation from either Hotels.com or The Merchant, I called The Merchant directly. I spoke with a receptionist, explained my reason for calling, and she said she would forward my message to hotel management. On August 28th, I received this message from The Merchant: Hi Jeff, My name is Kaleigh and I am one of the Manager's here at The Merchant. I am reaching out as we have some notes here from our front desk staff noting that you have reached out to Expedia to cancel your booking. It looks as though the booking is still active in our system though. If you'd like we can reach out to them about cancelling your booking to help get this situated for you. Please let us know how we can help. 7. Appreciative of her quick response, I wrote back with: Omg YES Kayleigh! I did this almost a month ago, and THEY were the ones that said The Merchant had to approve it, ironically. They said it would very likely it would no problem that YOU would approve the refund because it was so far away from the stay. Soon after, I received another message from The Merchant: Hi Jeff, we have spoken on the phone yesterday and I had informed you we do not need to confirm the cancellation, we would need to confirm the refund which we cannot do as it is against our policy. If you would like to cancel the booking you need to call hotels.com/expedia and get them to do so. 8. I called Hotels.com again, and they again kicked the can down the road and referred me to The Merchant to make the cancellation and get reimbursed. 9. On the wedding day, I visited The Merchant to hopefully resolve this issue. I was greeted by the receptionist, and she called for the manager. I believe this was Kaleigh, and she escorted me outside so we could chat. I felt like I was being looked at like an unstable customer, but I understood why she did that, so good on her for anticipating a possible situation, but I had no intention of being unruly. 10. Within a day or two, I received this message, basically telling me, "too-bad, so-sad". I was very careful to make the correct reservation on the correct dates. I don't think it would be a surprise to anyone that the Hotel.com website is terrible because it DOES NOT retain prior choices a user makes while making a reservation. I was very careful to ensure I WAS NOT making a non-refundable hotel reservation, and this fell on the unsympathetic ears of The Merchant's Management. I asked to cancel my reservation MORE THAN A MONTH prior to check-in. The Merchant's decision to deny reimbursement under these circumstances, with more than enough time to rebook the room, is simply just bad-business, and borders unethical. In the meantime, The Merchant Hotel is $1,500+ richer, for a 2-night stay that wasn't realized.

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